Has anyone ever heard this proverb, 'A cookie a day will keep the doctor away'? Guess not coz I just made it up. Sounds yummy right? Most of my silhouette conscious acquaintances would not agree because cookie= sugar = a weighty affair. But, Christmas comes once every year and thats when all the grand moms roll up their sleeves to knead the flour and serve us kids with dainty delicacies. Here are some traditional, easy to bake but time honored recipes ( I found on the net and am planning to try out this Christmas) that will remind you of the sweet sensuous flavor of scrumptious cookies.Chocolate chip cookiesIngredients1 2/3 cups all purpose flour¾ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt¾ cup butter, softened¾ cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups milk chocolate chips

DirectionsHeat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and add the vanilla extract. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients, then the chocolate chips. Using a rounded tablespoon, place this mixture onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow the cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and cool completely.RosettesIngredients2 eggs1 tablespoon sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 cup all purpose sifted flour1 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla

DirectionsHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. Stir together flour and Splenda. Blend in butter, egg and vanilla until well mixed. Form into 1-inch balls on a cookie sheet and flatten each with a fork. Sprinkle with additional Splenda. Bake for 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Allow to cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet then remove to wire cooling racks.